CAMBODIA

Yoga is a source of serenity, health, and

renewed focus. You might describe your
ideal vacation the same way.
Why not combine the two and build your
next vacation around a yoga retreat?
Increasing numbers of travelers are choosing

Cambodia as the ultimate yoga location,

especially given the beauty of the land and
its monuments.
Combine a yoga retreat with a relaxing,

awe-inspiring Mekong river cruise through

Vietnam and Cambodia, to experience the
areas ancient cultures.

FOR

YOGA

YOGA OLD

AND

NEW

Siem Reap is the epicenter of Cambodias

yoga movement, part of a national effort to
become a top destination for traveling yoga
enthusiasts.
Cambodia-based yogis differ from Thailand
and Balis high-end, exclusive resort culture.
Yoga practice in Cambodia is influenced by
Vedic cultural tradition that international
practitioners are helping to preserve.
The local Hariharalaya Yoga Retreat and

Meditation Centers authentic yoga

experience offers multi-day retreats, allvegan meals, and no wifi.

SIEM REAP

Siem Reap juxtaposes old and new, with hip

hotels and world-class food in the central

city. Explore the surrounding province to

enjoy the natural wonders of Cambodia.
The name of Angkor, capital of the Khmer
empire from 9th to 15th centuries, resonates

with ancient mystery. Today it encompasses

the vast Angkor Archaeological Park.
The Temple of Angkor Wat and others are
timeless. The site remains active, with
occupied villages and beautiful examples of
rice cultivation.

AND

NGKOR

VAGABOND T EMPLE Y OGA

The Vagabond Temple yoga retreat in Sihanoukville

Province is located along the southwest coast, just

two minutes from the beach, among the most
spectacular coastlines in Southeast Asia.
Yoga is taught here as a way to raise consciousness
and create inner harmony, countering prevailing
trends in Western yoga, which can be more
competitive.
Week-long or month-long retreats include
meditation, Dharma talks, yoga practice, and
more. Find time to visit the local fishing villages,
or take boat trips to surrounding tropical islands.

NGKOR

BODHI TREE

Angkor Bodhi Tree Yoga Retreat near Siem

Reap offers a 4-day package, for a deep
retreat with a less demanding time
commitment than some programs.
Combine daily meditation, yoga, stretching,
and more as you settle into a quiet, calming
space with the best combination of courses
and services for your personal rejuvenation.
Multiple yoga styles are available.
Use free personal time to visit stunning area
sites, like the Angkor Wat Temple and
Temple complex, a short tuk-tuk ride away.

THE MEANING

OF

NAMASTE

A common greeting at start or end of a

yoga class, Namaste literally means I
bow to you. It conveys the deeper
meaning behind most traditional yoga.
Combined with the gesture of hands
pressed together in front of the heart, it
recognizes a divine element in each of us,
centered in the heart chakra, and amounts
to one soul greeting the other.
Offered with a slight head bow, it helps the
individual surrender the mind to the heart.

A C

ONSCIOUS

T R AV E L C H O I C E

The AmaWaterways Vietnam and Cambodia River

Cruise unites you with the serenity of the

waters flow.
See for yourself the Mekong River Deltas deep
connection to area culture and history. Along
the way, visit one of the most famous sites of

historic Cambodian culture, the Angkor

Archaeological Park.
A special highlight follows with a visit to an
English-language school sponsored by

AmaWaterways in a nearby village. Youll be

inspired to learn more about the daily
challenges faced by many in todays Cambodia.

BENEFITS

OF

H E A LT H

AND

ELLNESS

T R AV E L

Plan your trip to balance the relaxation

of a yoga retreat with a little pampering

on board your river cruise.

Start with yoga and reward yourself
after with one of AmaWaterways exotic
river tours, or start by unwinding on

board to prepare for deeper relaxation

through yoga.
Either way, youll finish with a feeling of
renewed harmony and peacethe aim of
yogis everywhere. Find the best souvenir
of all, improved health and happiness.

C O N TA C T U S

AmaWaterways is an award-winning river cruise operator, providing exceptional

excursions that open cultural doors along the great waterways of Europe, Africa,

Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia. Their fleet of custom-designed ships leads

travelers to life-changing experiences that always exceed expectations.
For more information, please visit www.amawaterways.com.

SOURCES

http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/13284/siem-reap-emerges-as-worldyoga-destination

http://www.theexpeditioner.com/travel-news/cambodia-emerges-as-aworld-yoga-destination/

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/668

http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2008/10/28/where-to-find-the-bestbeaches-in-southeast-asia/

http://www.yogajournal.com/article/beginners/the-meaning-of-quotnamaste-quot/